Helen Bowie August 25, 1920 – August 22, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 93 Helen Bowie, 93, of Oskaloosa passed away Friday afternoon, August 22, 2014, at the Oskaloosa Care Center. Helen Bowie, daughter of Michael and Julia (Rogan) Stoffa, was born, August 25, 1920, in Lovilia, IA. Helen was a 1938 graduate of Ottumwa […]
Raymond Dwain Dewitt September 29, 1926 – August 22, 2014 New Sharon, Iowa | Age 87 Raymond Dewitt, 87, of New Sharon passed away peacefully at his home on August 22, 2014 surrounded by his family in New Sharon. Raymond Dwain Dewitt was born on September 29, 1926 to Homer and Lela Benson Dewitt in […]
PELLA — The Central College women’s cross country program emerges from the 2013 season as a restored team. After navigating their way through some adversity in 2013, the Dutch are eyeing a loftier Iowa Conference finish than last year’s fourth-place effort behind a more experienced and balanced lineup. “I think last year was a great […]
Shirley E Hansen July 10, 1926 – August 21, 2014 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 88 Shirley Hansen, 88, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Serenity House on August 21, 2014. She was born July 10, 1926, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Harry M. and Hazel Gensheimer Cook. […]
Our question this time centers around the Blue Zones Project in Oskaloosa. Do you support the Blue Zones initiative in Oskaloosa or not? [poll id=”208″]
VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER: Effective immediately the homeless Veterans walk in center more recently referred to as the “Veterans Outreach Center” will change its name to the VA Community Resource and Referral Center. The center is located at 1223 Center St. Suite 17 in downtown Des Moines. The main office is open Monday-Thursday 7:30 am to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County took another step towards the development of a wind farm in the northwest portion of the county this week. The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors approved a tax abatement ordinance that would help clear the way for investors in wind energy. RPM Access is one such company that has stepped […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Salt is a contributing factor in high blood pressure, a condition affecting 1 in every 3 American adults. August 29 is National More Herbs, Less Salt Day, and Mahaska Health Partnership has some tips on how to reduce your salt intake. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), everyone should […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – “A look at Oskaloosa, Iowa through the eyes of our visitors” is the topic of a special presentation by Roger Brooks, CEO of Destination Development International (DDI) on Friday, Sept. 19 at the George Daily Auditorium. The presentation is part of a special workshop, “Rediscovering the Greater Oskaloosa Area,” that is sponsored […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn University Athletics Department is hosting a Meet The Statesmen Night next Thursday, August 28. The event, which will be held in the center of Penn Central Mall, will be from 6-8 p.m. Fans of the navy and gold will get a chance to meet coaches and players from the WPU’s eight fall […]
